VW · EOS, GOLF, PASSAT, PASSAT CC, POLO, SHARAN

The propellant can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. In the event of an accident in which the front airbag is deployed, this could result in fragments from the inflator housing coming loose and injuring the vehicle’s occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Published: 11 August 2023
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/01809/23
Model: 7N, 3CC, AU, 3C, 1K, 6R, 1F, e1*2007/46*0401*, e1*2001/116*0468*03, e1*2007/46*0623*00, e1*2001/116*0307*, e1*2001/116*0242*00, e1*2001/116*0510*, e1*2001/116*0349*

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car fitted with Takata airbags